Tokyo App to Relaunch October 30 with Biometric Login, Accessibility Upgrades
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will release a revamped Tokyo App at 10:00 on October 30, adding face and fingerprint authentication and larger buttons.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it will relaunch its official Tokyo App at 10:00 on October 30, 2026. The update introduces a redesigned interface with larger buttons for more intuitive operation, enhanced accessibility features including improved text-to-speech, and support for smartphone face and fingerprint authentication that allows users to access the app without entering a password.
Starting at 10:00 on November 4, the app will begin accepting proxy applications for the Tokyo App Life Support Program, which awards Tokyo Points. The proxy application process requires registering a representative and verifying the identity of both the representative and the beneficiary using their My Number Cards, along with certificates such as disability certificates.
The Tokyo App Life Support Program, which started in February 2026, grants 11,000 Tokyo Points to individuals who verify their identity with a My Number Card. Tokyo Points can be exchanged for balances and points including au PAY, d POINT, Rakuten Pay, V Points, Mercari Points, PayPay Points, and WAON POINT.
The announcement was reported by watch.impress.co.jp.
Quick answers
When will the Tokyo App be updated?
The app will be relaunched at 10:00 on October 30, 2026.
What new features are included in the update?
The update adds face and fingerprint authentication, larger buttons, improved text-to-speech, and enhanced accessibility features.
When does proxy application for the Tokyo App Life Support Program start?
Proxy applications will be accepted from 10:00 on November 4, 2026.